Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 British Militaria The Navy Cross may be

The Navy Cross may be awarded to any member of the U

the example we have found is Musket size with a 39" barrel and is also E

Butts Medal of Honor citation reads:

It is somewhat proud over the lock plate

Original German Mauser Mod. 71 Converted in France to Uruguay Daudeteau / Dovitis Rifle - serial 45964 British Militaria The Navy Cross may beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare "Dovitis" rifle, which is a French conversion of the German Mauser Model 1871 Infantry Rifle. This example bears Serial #45964 on the receiver and bolt, and is faintly marked I. G. Mod. 71 on the opposite side in German "Black Letter" type. This stands for Infanterie Gewehr (Infantry Rifle) Model 71. The opposite side of the receiver has the original manufacture date of 1878,